Greenwood County Landfills - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Greenwood, South Carolina

Greenwood County Landfills is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1115 Siloam Church Road in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. Operated by Greenwood County Public Works, the facility has been in operation since 1970 and is currently open, with a planned closure year of 2030. It serves the waste management needs of Greenwood County and surrounding areas. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in South Carolina, it must comply with state environmental agency requirements for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level landfill, handling waste from local residential and commercial sources. Environmental considerations for Greenwood County Landfills include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater resources in the region. The landfill's proximity to the community necessitates traffic management and odor control measures. Proper closure and post-closure care will be important after 2030 to ensure long-term environmental protection.

Greenwood County Landfills is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can increase leachate generation and methane production. The facility must manage landfill gas through collection systems to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Groundwater monitoring is essential due to the potential for leachate contamination of local aquifers. The landfill's location near residential areas requires careful management of traffic, odor, and litter to minimize community impact.